When reviewing a physician’s ongoing professional practice evaluation (OPPE) profile, do you as a physician leader feel that you have a complete picture of the physician’s practice in your hospital?
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 11, Issue 51
Why wouldn’t the board want individuals who are experts in their respective fields to enlighten other board members and support the board in making wise decisions involving extremely complex issues?
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 11, Issue 51
A nonretaliation policy makes it clear that reporting improper conduct is a duty of all staff members, and it articulates the disciplinary consequences of any effort to punish an employee for carrying out this duty.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 11, Issue 50
This weekly column from The Greeley Company addresses current issues in peer review, bylaws and governance, credentialing and privileging, physician leadership,...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 11, Issue 50
In the January 2011 issue of Medical Staff Briefing, we discuss five tips for being a good proctor. One way to ensure that proctors carry out their responsibilities fully is to define the...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 11, Issue 50
Hospitals should have a policy that clearly describes the circumstances under which it would seek the assistance of an external peer review organization. Prior to utilizing an external peer review organization, the hospital should do its due diligence in researching the different organizations’...